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Sonoma Cutrer Vineyards
| Owner(s) | Brown-Forman |
| Web site | www.sonomacutrer.com |
| Link to this site |
Sonoma Cutrer is primarily a large case producer of Chardonnay that was originally founded in 1973. The Pinot Noirs are crafted with the care typically given to small lot boutique Pinot Noir producers and is primarily produced for the restaurant trade. The wine is sourced from Sonoma Cutrer’s Vine Hill Vineyard, Owsley Vineyard, Les Pierres Vineyard and The Cutrer Vineyard and include a “market basket” of clones including Pommard, 667, 777 and 828.
As of 2016, the Director of Winemaking was Mick Schroeter, the Chardonnay winemaker was Cara Morrison, and the Pinot Noir winemaker was Zidanelia Arcidiacono.
Articles About Sonoma Cutrer Vineyards
Reviewed Wines
2005 Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Darkly fruited from start to finish with plenty of oak and
char throughout. Blackberries and boysenberries saturate the palate. Attractive farmyard and herbal accents.
Very clean finish. Still some tannins to shed.
Reviewed April 7, 2008
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2005 Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $40.
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Oak and char dominate the aromas.
Rich dark fruit attack followed by oak and herbal notes that last to the clean finish. Still has some unresolved
tannins. More oak driven than the 2004 vintage.
Reviewed February 18, 2008
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2004 Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $40. Sourced from Sonoma Cutrer’s Vine
Hill Vineyard, Owsley Vineyard, Les Pierres Vineyard and The Cutrer Vineyard and include a “market
basket” of clones including Pommard, 667, 777 and 828. The wine is crafted with care typically given
to small lot boutique Pinot Noir producers. Terry Adams is the winemaker.
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Vibrant wild berry fruit on
the nose with oak and green tea notes. Tasty cherry fruit enhanced with oak and herbs. Full in the mouth
with soft texture and refined acidity.
Reviewed February 18, 2008
ARTICLE »
2005 Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Darkly fruited from start to finish with plenty of oak and char throughout. Blackberries and boysenberries saturate the palate. Attractive farmyard and herbal accents. Very clean finish. Still some tannins to shed. Reviewed April 7, 2008 ARTICLE »
2005 Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $40. · Oak and char dominate the aromas. Rich dark fruit attack followed by oak and herbal notes that last to the clean finish. Still has some unresolved tannins. More oak driven than the 2004 vintage. Reviewed February 18, 2008 ARTICLE »
2004 Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $40. Sourced from Sonoma Cutrer’s Vine Hill Vineyard, Owsley Vineyard, Les Pierres Vineyard and The Cutrer Vineyard and include a “market basket” of clones including Pommard, 667, 777 and 828. The wine is crafted with care typically given to small lot boutique Pinot Noir producers. Terry Adams is the winemaker. · Vibrant wild berry fruit on the nose with oak and green tea notes. Tasty cherry fruit enhanced with oak and herbs. Full in the mouth with soft texture and refined acidity. Reviewed February 18, 2008 ARTICLE »